Re: Abingdon, VA: Beautiful Pups Here!! Happy Tails Weekly - Dog Edition - Monday, August 17, 2026
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In a message dated 8/19/2026 12:50:26 PM US Eastern Daylight Time, lucky...@gmail.com writes:
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From: K9 <k9res...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Aug 17, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Subject: Abingdon, VA: Happy Tails Weekly - Dog Edition - Monday, August 17, 2026
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Transport is Thursday, August 20th, 2026.Text or call AMANDA at 423-967-4892 with questions or requests!
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From: Happy Tails Weekly <wee...@htar.org>
Date: Mon, Aug 17, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Subject: Abingdon, VA: Happy Tails Weekly - Dog Edition - Monday, August 17, 2026
To: Happy Tails Weekly <wee...@htar.org>
Hi, folks!
We were in the shelter today due to scheduling conflicts on our regular schedule so we thought we would get the week kicked off early. Please take a look at the dogs-in-need below and let us know ASAP if any of these loves tickles your fancy or tugs on your heart!Transport is Thursday, August 20th, 2026.Warmest Wags,
The HTAR Team
Happy Tails Animal Rescue of Washington County, VALocated: Abingdon, VA
Scout - Pittie mix, grayish brown/white, male, 4-6y, 38lbs. Scout was absolutely pitiful when he came to the shelter – so thin, boney, and completely terrified. ☹ After some TLC from shelter staff, he’s blossomed into the outgoing, friendly boy that met us today! Waggy and rolly, very enthusiastic about new friends and not at all shy about showing it - especially if a belly rub is on the table, which he is strongly in favor of. He also walks great on the leash, rounding out an already very appealing package. Scout appears overall healthy. He came to the shelter as a stray.
Brinker - All-American Mutt mix, red/white, male, 2-4y, 50lbs. Brinker played it a little shy at first, but it didn't take long for his true colors to come through - and what emerged is a rolly, goofy, affectionate sweetheart with a serious passion for belly rubs and absolutely no shame about it. 🥰 Brinker appears overall healthy. He came to the shelter as a stray.
Hayden - Aussie mix, white/black, male, ~1y, 21lbs. SPECIAL NEEDS - SUSPECTED HEARING IMPAIRED. Hayden is a suspected double merle dog and will need a patient, knowledgeable place to land - but what they'll get in return is one of the friendliest, most affectionate lovebugs you can imagine. This boy has absolutely no idea he's supposed to have limitations and doesn’t seem to meet any strangers. He does have some hair loss around his neck from likely flea dermatitis but appears otherwise in good condition. Additionally, he does have at least SOME vision but we’re unable to say exactly how much. Hayden came to the shelter as a stray.
Era - Malinois mix, black, female, 8-10y, 40lbs. Era is an absolute gem - curious, friendly, and go-with-the-flow in the most wonderful way, with a relaxed waggy tail and a sweet, easygoing energy that has made her a firm shelter staff favorite. She has a few small healing scars and some areas of patchy hair loss (additional photos available on request) and could use a dental, but none of that dims her considerable shine one bit. Era came to the shelter as an owner surrender.
Mickey - Hound mix, tricolor, male, 2-4y, 45lbs. Mickey is a chill, waggy, go-with-the-flow kind of guy with the long legs and handsome bearing of a dog who knows he looks good. He could use some help with leash manners, but otherwise he's a relaxed and pleasant fellow who takes the world as it comes. Mickey appears overall healthy. He came to the shelter as a stray.
Florence - Hound mix, tricolor with dapple, female, 6-8y, 48lbs. Florence is a relaxed, friendly, treat motivated sweetheart with a waggy tail and a thoroughly pleasant disposition. Such a nice temperament! She came in with a slight limp from a leg injury sustained before intake - photos available on request - but is healing and doing well. A lovely, easygoing girl. Florence came to the shelter as a stray.
Georgie - Beagle mix, tan/white, male, 1-2y, 35lbs. Georgie is a friendly, relaxed, curious fellow packed into a wonderfully sturdy low-rider frame. He greeted us with plenty of wags and explored the yard with calm, easy confidence. Georgie appears overall healthy. He came to the shelter through no fault of his own when his owner was arrested.
Jinx - Lab mix, tan/white, male, 1-2y, 48lbs. NEUTERED! Jinx is a strong, relaxed, curious boy with a lot of good qualities and one area to work on - he's a puller on the leash and would benefit from some patient training there. Otherwise he's a thoroughly pleasant fellow who takes the world in stride. Jinx appears overall healthy. He came to the shelter as an owner surrender.
Ivy - Shepherd mix, black, female, 4y, 83lbs. SPAYED! Ivy is a striking, friendly girl with a stunning black coat and a waggy, warm temperament to match. Smart, focused, and so lovely! She's carrying a little extra weight that she'll need to work off, but her rabies vaccine is confirmed current (3y vax given 3/2026). Ivy came to the shelter through no fault of her own after her owner was hospitalized and her former owner’s family was no longer able to meet her needs.
Juno - Pittie mix, white/red brindle, male, 10y+, 53lbs. SENIOR ALERT! SUSPECTED HEARING IMPAIRED / PERIODIC MOBILITY ISSUES. Juno has been called "the friendliest dog here" by shelter staff, and after spending time with him today we are not prepared to argue. 🥰 This calm, happy, good-natured senior explored the yard with us and walked nicely on the leash despite the challenges life has handed him - we suspect some degree of hearing impairment, and shelter staff report that he occasionally seems dizzy and will lay down mid-walk. Could use a dental. Juno came to the shelter as a stray.
Boone - Heeler mix, tricolor, male, 2-4y, 26lbs. Boone is a compact, low-riding little dynamo with a nose for adventure and a whole lot of personality packed into a very tidy package. He sniffed every inch of the yard with great purpose and punctuated the whole expedition with enthusiastic play bows. Boone appears overall healthy. He came to the shelter as a stray.
🐾Text or call AMANDA at 423-967-4892 with questions or requests!
